Quick and Easy Cinnamon Sugar

Once you see how easy it is to put cinnamon sugar together, you may wonder why you ever bought it in a little jar in the spice aisle. And, like lots of things in the kitchen, it's more economical to do it yourself.

Cinnamon comes from the bark of plants from the genus Cinnamomum. It is usually labeled Sri Lanka or Ceylon and is considered "true cinnamon." It has a mild, sweet flavor. Cassia cinnamon, the most common and least expensive type, comes from a related species. It is the cinnamon usually found in the home cook's spice cabinet and the one most commonly used in cooking. Sometimes, it is labeled Saigon, Vietnamese, or Korintje; these are all types of cassia cinnamon. 

If you love cinnamon, you can buy it in bulk in some specialty grocery stores or online spice and herb purveyors. These types of retailers will often specify the types of cinnamon they have available or offer a blend, so you can choose.

Once you have your stock ready and your cinnamon sugar made, you can level up your dishes in a variety of ways like sprinkling cinnamon sugar over a pie crust before baking, sweeten up your morning oatmeal, or give sliced apples a little cinnamon sweetness

What You'll Need to Make This Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

A Good Set of Measuring Spoons

A Small Mixing Bowl

An Airtight Storage Container